Field Planning Surveyor

The Field Planning Surveyor is responsible for conducting site surveys to support the accurate design and implementation of Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) projects. This role involves using specialized tools to gather data, updating field maps, ensuring compliance with specifications, and liaising with the public to facilitate permissions. The successful candidate will work closely with the planning and wayleaves teams to provide reliable data for project design while ensuring safety and equipment maintenance standards.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Conduct detailed surveys of land sites using appropriate tools and equipment, gathering data to support accurate FTTP design.
• Review historical records and evidence to verify data accuracy and ensure alignment with Openreach and client specifications
• Update field maps using ArcGIS or other mapping software to support FTTP design.
• Complete and upload daily fieldwork and data to ensure design information is current and accessible by relevant teams.
• Liaise with members of the public to secure wayleave agreements, capturing accurate information for submission to the Wayleaves team.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders and community members to facilitate smooth project progression.
• Ensure the maintenance and calibration of surveying equipment, performing weekly audits to check the condition of vehicles and tools.
• Adhere to regular schedules for van and equipment inspections to guarantee operational safety and efficiency.
• Promptly escalate any difficulties encountered during surveying to the Supervisor or Manager for resolution.
• Follow health, safety, and ESG guidelines, ensuring all activities are compliant with company standards.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING?

• Experience in a similar role
• Proficiency with surveying tools and familiarity with FTTP design requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on data accuracy and adherence to specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with the public and obtain necessary permissions.
• Commitment to health, safety, and equipment maintenance standards, with experience in using mapping software (e.g., ArcGIS) preferred.

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in FTTP projects, providing vital data for design and maintaining positive community relationships.

ABOUT US

Viberoptix, part of the Fibrus Group of companies, deliver specialised fibre network build solutions from design, civils activities, cabling and splicing. Our team of experienced and certified engineers are leaders in their field providing excellence in every aspect of the fibre network construction.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply to join Viberoptix, please do so online and our recruitment team will be in contact with you once we’ve had a chance to have a look at your application. We wish you the best of luck and thank you for your interest in Viberoptix.

At Viberoptix, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and always aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the job, welcoming people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from women, under-represented genders, individuals with disabilities, and under-represented ethnicities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working – there is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to.

All offers of employment with Fibrus will be subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks which may include all or some of the following: references, right to work, criminal record history, professional qualifications.